by YD Blog Team | Apr 6, 2024 | Community, Health, Holistic Wellness, Meditation, Mindfulness, Self-Care, The Blog, Yoga for All, Yoga Practice
Mindfulness practices such as yoga and meditation can have a positive influence on cellular health and aging. While more rigorous research needs to be done to further validate this, existing research indicates that yoga can be hugely beneficial for healthy aging.... 
by YD Blog Team | Oct 27, 2023 | Community, Health, Mindfulness, Teacher Feature, The Blog, Yoga District Community, Yoga for All, Yoga Poses, Yoga Practice, Yoga Teacher
Ever wonder how yoga relates to justice and peace? Check out a blog post by Yoga District founder Jasmine on how our yoga practice can serve as self care and as a practice of peace in its own right. From teachings of former Harvard Professor Ram Das to Nobel Peace... 
by YD Blog Team | Oct 2, 2023 | Community, Health, Mindfulness, Teacher Feature, The Blog, Yoga District Community, Yoga for All, Yoga Poses, Yoga Practice, Yoga Teacher
Meet Maylin, one of our teachers at Yoga District who focuses on accessibility, inclusivity, and healing practices. Learn about her journey with yin yoga and how she helps her students practice the best yoga for their bodies. Check out Maylin’s current class... by YD Blog Team | Sep 14, 2019 | Mindfulness, Openness, Relaxations, Self-Care, The Blog, Workshop, Yoga Classes, Yoga District Community, Yoga Practice
Most yoga that you practice is likely yang in nature like a Vinyasa Flow. A dynamic class that is active to a certain degree working your muscles, building strength, stamina, and flexibility. In contrast Yin Yoga (1) is a stable and passive practice where grounded... 
by YD Blog Team | Apr 28, 2019 | The Blog, Workshop, Yoga Classes, Yoga District Community, Yoga Practice
There is no need to fear Dharma Yoga. It use to intimidate me because I thought it was a practice only for true yoga warriors. Yogis who could already bend themselves into pretzels, immediately rise up into a headstand, then hold arm balance poses for minutes on... by YD Blog Team | Jul 9, 2018 | Mindfulness, Openness, Relaxation, Relaxations, Self-Care, The Blog, Workshop, Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice
Embrace the Calm Deep breath in. Slow sigh out. Body sinks to floor. Mind becomes decluttered. I attended my first restorative yoga class during a high stress week. This passive practice has become a beautiful counter to my hectic life. Plus in this hot summer it...
